Wayzata High School. Speed, Agility, & Conditioning Manual. Created By: XL Athlete

Wayzata High School Speed, Agility, & Conditioning Manual Created By: XL Athlete

How To Use Your Manual The Optimal Training Session 1. Choose a Dynamic Warm Up to complete 2. Perform Speed or Agility Training First 3. Perform any Strength Training Next 4. Perform Core Training Third 5. Perform Conditioning Fourth 6. Finish your training with Post-Workout Recovery 7. Refuel your body using proper Nutrition This manual is linked to the internet If you do not know what a particular exercise is, simply click on it and a video will play in your internet browser demonstrating how it is done. All other text appearing blue and underlined is also linked to the internet.

DYNAMIC WARM UP The purpose of a dynamic warm up is to get your body moving in ways comparable with the demands of your training. While your body gets moving, the temperature inside your body and muscles rises and the heart starts to pump more blood throughout the body. The further you progress in the dynamic warm up, the more functional your body becomes and the easier it is to get the major muscle groups "loose" and ready for an intense workout.

1) Jogging With Arm Circles Forward End Line to Half Court On-Court Dynamic Warm Up 5) Carioca High Knee Face Left End Line To Half Court 2) Jogging with Cross Over Step Forward Half Court to End Line 6) Carioca High Knee Face Right Half Court to End Line 3) Shuffle Cross Arm Swing End Line to Half Court 4) Skipping Backward Flaring Knees Backward Half Court to End Line

7) Walking Lunge with Twist End Line to Half Court On-Court Dynamic Warm Up 10) Frankenstein Half Court to End Line 8) Reverse Walking w/ Toe Touch Hold Half Court to End Line 11) Shuffle Bent-Over Arm Swing Face Left End Line to Half Court Face Right Half Court to End Line 9) Walking Ankle Grab End Line to Half Court

12) Messier Squats 5 Reps Each Way On-Court Dynamic Warm Up 16) Spread Eagle Leg Swings 5 Side to Side Each Leg 13) Neck Rolls 10 reps 17) Scorpion 5 Times Each Side Leg To Hand 14) Trunk Rolls 5 Each Direction 18) Cat Cows on All Fours 5 Times Up and Down 15) Trunk Twist 5 Each Direction

1) Jogging Around Perimeter of Half the Field End Zone Side Line 50 Yard Line Side Line Then Back to End Zone On-Field Dynamic Warm Up 4) Backward Long Stride Reach 15 Yds - End Zone to 15 Yard Line 15 Yds - 15 Yard Line to End Zone 2) Backward DB Shuffle 15 Yds - End Zone to 15 Yard Line 15 Yds - 15 Yard Line to End Zone 5) Walking Lunge to Straight Leg Kick 10 Yds End Zone to 10 Yard Line Then Jog Forward Final 5 Yards 3) Carioca High Knee 15 Yds - Face Left End Zone to 15 Yard Line 15 Yds - Face Right 15 Yard Line to End Zone 6) Walking Backward w/ Flare Knee 10 Yds 15 Yard Line to 5 Yard Line Then Turn and Jog Forward 5 Last Yards

7) Shuffle Drag Foot 10 Yds Facing Right End Zone to 10 Yard Line 10 Yds Facing Left 10 Yard Line to End Zone On-Field Dynamic Warm Up 10) Frankenstein 10 Yards End Zone to 10 Yard Line 8) Long Stride Reverse Reach 10 Yards End Zone to 10 Yard Line 11) Reverse Walking w/ Toe Touch Hold 10 Yards 10 Yard Line to End Zone 9) Walking High Knee Pull 10 Yards 10 Yard Line to End Zone 12) Standing Arm Circles Forward and Backward 5 to 8 Seconds Each Direction 13) Neck Rolls 10 reps

14) Trunk Rolls 5 Each Direction On-Field Dynamic Warm Up 15) Trunk Twist 5 Each Direction 16) Jogging 25 Yds - End Zone 25 Yard Line

SPEED & AGILITY TRAINING Speed and agility training must be performed when the body is fresh, which is why we do it prior to strength training or conditioning. The only way to become FASTER is to give maximum effort in each speed drill. If you tire the body before doing speed training, you will not become faster. Complete each drill as fast and with as much effort as you can. There are several different speed and agility drills you can choose from in the following pages. Choose only 1 or 2 drills to complete per day. Train for speed 3 to 4 times per week.

Plyometric Workout For Sport 1 Plyometrics can improve speed and explosiveness. They must be completed when the body is fresh, right after a warm up and before strength training. 1) Squat Jump Pause 20 30 Seconds Rest Between Sets 2) Tuck Jump 20 30 Seconds Rest Between Sets Level 1 2 Sets of 3 Reps Choose Your Level This file is linked to the internet. If you do not know what an exercise is, simply click on it for a video preview. These exercise videos, and others, are located at the XL Athlete website. All videos and content is free. www.xlathlete.com Level 2 2 Sets of 5 Reps 3) Power Step Up 20 30 Seconds Rest Between Sets 4) Relaxed Box Jump 20 30 Seconds Rest Between Sets 5) Speed Skater For Distance 20 30 Seconds Rest Between Sets *These can be performed with or without the boxes (on the ground)

Plyometric Workout For Sport 2 Plyometrics can improve speed and explosiveness. They must be completed when the body is fresh, right after a warm up and before strength training. 1) Squat Jump Pause 20 30 Seconds Rest Between Sets Level 1 2 Sets of 3 Reps Choose Your Level Level 2 2 Sets of 5 Reps This file is linked to the internet. If you do not know what an exercise is, simply click on it for a video preview. These exercise videos, and others, are located at the XL Athlete website. All videos and content is free. 2) Pike Jump www.xlathlete.com 20 30 Seconds Rest Between Sets 3) Power Step Up 20 30 Seconds Rest Between Sets 4) Iso Release Box Jumps 20 30 Seconds Rest Between Sets 5) 1/2 Squat jump 20 30 Seconds Rest Between Sets

Plyometric Workout For Sport 3 Plyometrics can improve speed and explosiveness. They must be completed when the body is fresh, right after a warm up and before strength training. 1) Squat Jump 20 30 Seconds Rest Between Sets 2) Referee Double Knee Jump 20 30 Seconds Rest Between Sets 3) Lateral Single Leg Bench Hops 20 30 Seconds Rest Between Sets 4) Depth Drop 20 30 Seconds Rest Between Sets 5) Alternating Split Lunge Jump 20 30 Seconds Rest Between Sets Level 1 2 Sets of 3 Reps Choose Your Level Level 2 2 Sets of 5 Reps This file is linked to the internet. If you do not know what an exercise is, simply click on it for a video preview. These exercise videos, and others, are located at the XL Athlete website. All videos and content is free. www.xlathlete.com

Cone Agility Drill 1 1) 3 Cone Drill 2 to 3 Reps- 45 Second to 1-Minute Rest 2) 5 Cone Corner Cut Drill 2 to 3 Reps- 45 Second to 1-Minute Rest 3) 3 Cone Sprint Drill 2 to 3 Reps- 45 Second to 1-Minute Rest

Cone Agility Drill 2 1) Pro Agility 2 to 3 Reps- 45 Second to 1-Minute Rest 2) 4 Cone X Pattern 2 to 3 Reps- 45 Second to 1-Minute Rest 3) 5 Yard Figure 8 Drill 2 to 3 Reps- 45 Second to 1-Minute Rest

Cone Agility Drill 3 1) 4 Cone Cross 2 to 3 Reps- 45 Second to 1 Minute-Rest 2) Back Peddle Sprint Drill 2 to 3 Reps- 45 Second to 1-Minute Rest 3) D Shuffle Drill 2 to 3 Reps- 45 Second to 1-Minute Rest

Cone Agility Drill 4 1) 5 Cone Drill 2 to 3 Reps- 45 Second to 1 Minute-Rest 2) S Pattern Drill 2 to 3 Reps- 45 Second to 1-Minute Rest 3) 4 Cone Tennis Ball Drill 2 to 3 Reps- 45 Second to 1-Minute Rest

Cone Agility Drill 5 1) Snake Cone Drill 2 to 3 Reps- 45 Second to 1-Minute Rest 2) 4 Corner Drill 2 to 3 Reps- 45 Second to 1-Minute Rest 3) 7 Cone Star Drill 2 to 3 Reps- 45 Second to 1-Minute Rest

Cone Agility Drill 6 1) Shuttle Cone Drill 2 to 3 Reps- 45 Second to 1-Minute Rest 2) T Drill 2 to 3 Reps- 45 Second to 1-Minute Rest 3) 5 Cone M Drill 2 to 3 Reps- 45 Second to1-minute Rest

Cone Agility Drill 7 1) Star Cone Drill 2 to 3 Reps- 45 Second to 1-Minute Rest 2) Mirror Drill 2 to 3 Reps- 45 Second to 1-Minute Rest 3) 5 Cone L Drill 2 to 3 Reps- 45 Second to 1-Minute Rest

Cone Agility Drill 8 1) Star Cone Drill #5 2 to 3 Reps- 45 Second to 1-Minute Rest 2) R Drill 2 to 3 Reps- 45 Second to 1 Minute Rest 3) 4 Cone Y Drill 2 to 3 Reps- 45 Second to 1-Minute Rest

Cone Agility Drill 9 1) Star Cone Drill #4 2 to 3 Reps- 45 Second to 1 Minute-Rest 2) Agility Jump Drill 2 to 3 Reps- 45 Second to 1-Minute Rest 3) 6 Cone Drill 2 to 3 Reps- 45 Second to 1 Minute-Rest

Cone Agility Drill 10 1) 3 Cone Drill 2 to 3 Reps- 45 Second to 1-Minute Rest 2) Back Peddle Sprint Drill 2 to 3 Reps- 45 Second to 1-Minute Rest 3) D Shuffle Drill 2 to 3 Reps- 45 Second to 1-Minute Rest

Ladder Drills 1) One Foot Every Other Square Forward and Backward 2 times 2) 2 In 2 Out (Left Side) Backward and Forward 2 Times 3) Jumping Jacks For Power Forward and Backward

Ladder Drills 4) Two Feet Every Square Forward and Backward 2 times 5) 2 In 2 Out (Forward/Backward) Left and Right 2 Times 6) 2 In 2 Out (Right Side) Backward and Forward 2 Times

Ladder Drills 7) Scissor Left and Right 2 times 8) 2 In 2 Out Hold On One Leg (Hockey Style) Forward 3 Times 9) One Leg Snake Backward and Forward 2 Times

Ladder Drills 10) Ickey Shuffle Forward and Backward 2 times 11) 2 In 1 Out Right and Left 2 Times 12) Outside Foot In Behind Backward 2 Times

Ladder Drills 13) One Leg Hops Forward and Backward, Left Foot and Right Foot 2 times 14) 90º Side Turns Forward and Backward, Left Foot and Right Foot 2 Times 15) Hesitation Drill Forward and Backward 2 Times

Ladder Drills 16) Jumping Jacks For Speed Forward and Backward 2 times 17) 180º Side Turns Forward and Backward, Left Foot and Right Foot 2 Times 18) Ice Skater 2 Feet Out Forward and Backward 2 Times

Ladder Drills 19) 2 Feet Every Other Square Forward and Backward 2 times 20) In and Out Forward and Backward 2 Times 21) Lightning Bolt Forward and Backward 2 Times 2 Times

Ladder Drills 22) 1 Foot In Forward and Backward 2 times 23) Hop Scotch Backward and Forward 2 Times 24) Power Lightning Bolt Shuffle (w/ Cones) Forward and Backward 2 Times

Ladder Drills 25) Ice Skater 1 Foot - Forward and Backward 2 times 26) Outside Foot In Front Forward 2 Times 27) Jumping Jacks For Power Forward and Backward 2 Times

Line Agility Drills 1) Criss Cross Drill 2x s Forward & Back ward 2) Lateral Two Feet 2x s to Left & Right 3) Scissor Drill 2x s to Left and Right

Line Agility Drills 1) Two Feet Down 2x s Forward & Backward 2) Lateral Two Feet 180 s - 2X s Both Directions 3) Criss Cross Drill 2x s Forward & Backward

Line Agility Drills 1) Lateral Two Feet 2x s to Left & Right 2) ) Two Feet Down 2x s Forward & Backward 3) Scissor Drill 2x s to Left and Right

Line Agility Drills 1) Same Foot Down 2x s Right & Left Foot 2) Lateral One Foot Move Internally 2x s Left & Right Foot 3) Lateral One Foot Move Externally 2x s Left & Right Foot

Jungle Run Purpose Conditioning in a fun, game-like manner Requirements Football field lines marked clearly At least 2 coaches Goals Run from one 20-yard line to the other first without being tagged o Athletes who finish first move up to the next fastest group If tagged, tag another athlete and race to the finish without being last If an athlete cannot tag another, and finishes last, that athlete must do pushups and move down to the next slower group Execution Begin with groups of athletes (up to six) organized from fastest group to slowest group Place the fastest group on one 20-yard line, with the next slower group on the opposite 20-yard line o Continue to equally distribute the remaining groups in this manner o Coaches stand on opposite 20-yard lines In the illustration below, the athletes are in blue and the coaches are in red

Execution (Continued) Jungle Run Start the first group running toward the other 20-yard line Call out the names of two to three athletes (in yellow) who MUST tag another runner as fast as possible The athletes will strive to finish first if untagged to move up to the next group If tagged, the athletes must try to tag another athlete as fast as possible to avoid finishing last The tagged athlete CANNOT immediate tag back the athlete who tagged them (in black) o He or she MUST find someone other than who has tagged them (in blue)

Execution (Continued) Jungle Run The athlete who is untagged, and/or finishes first moves up to the next fastest group The athlete who cannot tag another and finishes last (in yellow) must perform push-ups and be moved down to the next slower group waiting at the finish line and starting NEXT Begin the next slower group, including the last-place finisher from the previous group Repeat the game as described above

Flying 60 s Top End Speed Development Complete each rep with 100% effort - 4 to 8 reps 1:30 to 2:00 Rest First 20 Yards This is a gradual build up of speed for twenty yards, reaching top speed at the start of the second twenty. This is a great time to work proper running form. Second 20 Yards This is a complete full sprint at top speed for twenty yards while maintaining proper running form during the complete duration at full speed. Third 20 Yards This is a gradual decreasing of speed for twenty yards; ending at the speed of a slow jog. The purpose of this drill is to complete each rep at max speeds.

Flying 90 s Top End Speed Development Complete each rep with 100% effort - 4 to 8 reps 1:30 to 2:00 Rest First 30 Yards This is a gradual build up of speed for thirty yards, reaching top speed at the start of the second thirty. This is a great time to work proper running form. Second 30 Yards This is a complete full sprint at top speed for thirty yards while maintaining proper running form during the complete duration at full speed. Third 30 Yards This is a gradual decreasing of speed for thirty yards; ending at the speed of a slow jog. The purpose of this drill is to complete each rep at max speeds.

16-Week Short Sprint Program: Week 1 MONDAY Set Distance Reps Effort Rest 1 5 Yards 3 100% 5 Seconds 2 10 Yards 2 100% 5 Seconds 3 20 Yards 1 100% 10 Seconds 1 5 Yards 3 100% 5 Seconds 2 10 Yards 2 100% 5 Seconds 3 20 Yards 1 100% 10 Seconds WEDNESDAY Set Distance Reps Effort Rest 1 5 Yards 2 100% 5 Seconds 2 10 Yards 2 100% 5 Seconds 3 20 Yards 2 100% 10 Seconds 1 5 Yards 2 100% 5 Seconds 2 10 Yards 1 100% 5 Seconds 3 20 Yards 1 100% 10 Seconds FRIDAY Set Distance Reps Effort Rest 1 5 Yards 2 100% 5 Seconds 2 10 Yards 1 100% 5 Seconds 3 20 Yards 1 100% 10 Seconds 1 5 Yards 2 100% 5 Seconds 2 10 Yards 1 100% 5 Seconds 3 20 Yards 1 100% 10 Seconds 1 5 Yards 2 100% 5 Seconds 2 10 Yards 1 100% 5 Seconds 3 20 Yards 1 100% 10 Seconds

16-Week Short Sprint Program: Week 7 MONDAY Set Distance Reps Effort Rest 1 5 Yards 5 100% 5 Seconds 2 10 Yards 3 100% 5 Seconds 3 20 Yards 3 100% 10 Seconds 1 5 Yards 4 100% 5 Seconds 2 10 Yards 3 100% 5 Seconds 3 20 Yards 3 100% 10 Seconds WEDNESDAY Set Distance Reps Effort Rest 1 5 Yards 4 100% 5 Seconds 2 10 Yards 3 100% 5 Seconds 3 20 Yards 2 100% 10 Seconds 4 30 Yards 2 100% 10 Seconds 1 5 Yards 4 100% 5 Seconds 2 10 Yards 3 100% 5 Seconds 3 20 Yards 2 100% 10 Seconds 4 30 Yards 1 100% 10 Seconds FRIDAY Set Distance Reps Effort Rest 1 5 Yards 4 100% 5 Seconds 2 10 Yards 3 100% 5 Seconds 3 20 Yards 2 100% 10 Seconds 1 5 Yards 4 100% 5 Seconds 2 10 Yards 3 100% 5 Seconds 3 20 Yards 2 100% 10 Seconds 1 5 Yards 4 100% 5 Seconds 2 10 Yards 3 100% 5 Seconds 3 20 Yards 2 100% 10 Seconds

STRENGTH TRAINING Strength training will be assigned by your sport coach. If no training is available, XL Athlete provides workouts for free at its website. When you sign up (free), you can enter in your estimated maxes for a number a lifts, then receive customized workouts to download and print off. Website: www.xlathlete.com Questions or requests for information can be emailed to: xlathlete@yahoo.com or xlathlete@sbwireless.net

CORE TRAINING Core training exercises focus on strengthening the muscles of the abdomen and back. These muscles support every movement the body makes, and are very important for preventing injury as well as improving sport performance. Core training should be done after the strength training workout, but before conditioning.

Core Workouts Without Equipment For Sport WORKOUT 1 - Complete Exercises in Order 1 3 Times 1.) Supine Curl Ups 10 Reps 4) Pike Toe Drag 10 Reps 2) Side Touch 15 Each Way 5) Alternating V Up Iso Hold 12 Reps 3-Second Hold Each Leg 3) Cobra 10 Reps with 3 Second Hold

Core Workouts Without Equipment For Sport WORKOUT 2 - Complete Exercises in Order 1 3 Times 1.) Straight Leg Up Crunch 25 Reps 4) Oblique Double Leg Lift Crunch 15 Reps Each Side 2) Half Twist 20 Reps Each Way 5) Prone Forearm Bridge 45 Seconds 3) Double Leg V Up 12 Reps

Core Workouts Without Equipment For Sport WORKOUT 3 - Complete Exercises in Order 1 3 Times 1) Bent Knee Tuck 20 Reps 4) Supine Bridge Alternating Leg Lift 8 Reps Each Leg with 3 Second Hold 2) Sit Up With Twist 8 Reps E. Way 5) Superman 12 Reps with 3 Second Hold 3) Supine Leg Circles 8 Reps Each Way

Core Workouts Without Equipment For Sport WORKOUT 4 - Complete Exercises in Order 1 3 Times 1) Sit Up 20 Reps 5) Side Bridge 30 Second Hold E. Way 2) Oblique Leg Lift Crunch 8 Reps Each Side 3) Supine Bridge 30 Second Hold 4) Inch Worm 12 Reps

Team Core Workout for Sport 1 The following workout would be used for teams that want to supplement core work all together as a team building experience. Exercises are linked to the XL Athlete website, so if you are unaware of what the exercise is, simply click on it to see a video. 1) Pike Ups Check one of the following boxes to indicate what level you want to complete for each exercise. 2) Cobra 3) Side Touch (Count Reps Each Way) 4) Half Twist (Count Reps Each Way) 5) Side Bridge Leg Circle (Count Reps Each Way) 6) Glute Bridge Ups

Team Core Workout for Sport 2 The following workout would be used for teams that want to supplement core work all together as a team building experience. Exercises are linked to the XL Athlete website, so if you are unaware of what the exercise is, simply click on it to see a video. Check one of the following boxes to indicate what level you want to complete for each exercise. 1) Double Leg V Up 2) Gopher U Abs (Count Reps Each Way) 3) Straight Leg Crunch 4) Superman 5) Supine Scissors (Count Reps Each Way) 6) Pike Under Twist 7) Supine Bridge Alternating Leg Lift

CONDITIONING The following pages contain ideas for conditioning. Each is unique, and not every conditioning workout contains running. Remember to perform conditioning only at the end of your training day, when it will not have a negative effect on your strength or power performance. Follow conditioning with post-workout recovery and proper nutrition.

Introduction Tabata Intervals For Sport: On-Field Training Tabata intervals are an excellent way to train athletes in a simplistic and efficient manner. Through short and very intense bursts of exercise, athletes will significantly improve both aerobic and anaerobic systems at the same time. This will aid performance as well as recovery in both novice and elite athletes. How To Perform The Intervals Intense exercise is performed for 20 seconds, followed by 10 seconds of rest. This repeats, without stoppage, for 8 bouts. In order to receive maximum benefit from each interval routine, the athlete must exert a maximum amount of effort. Failure to do so will yield little to no results and wasted time. Try to complete as many repetitions of the required exercise as possible within the allotted 20 seconds. Recovery After The Workout Following the workout, be sure to perform some post-workout activity to enhance recovery. This may include some or all of the following: Slow walk/bike for 10-15 minutes Laying wall shakes Glute ham hang Foam roller or stretching Exercises: Listed Below Bout Time Performance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 20 Sec MAX SPEED SPRINT 10 Sec REST 20 Sec CARIOCA FACE LEFT 10 Sec REST 20 Sec MAX SPEED SPRINT 10 Sec REST 20 Sec CARIOCA FACE RIGHT 10 Sec REST 20 Sec MAX SPEED SPRINT 10 Sec REST 20 Sec POWER SKIP 10 Sec REST 20 Sec MAX SPEED SPRINT 10 Sec REST 20 Sec BACKPEDAL 10 Sec REST

Introduction Tabata Intervals For Sport: Total Body Training Tabata intervals are an excellent way to train athletes in a simplistic and efficient manner. Through short and very intense bursts of exercise, athletes will significantly improve both aerobic and anaerobic systems at the same time. This will aid performance as well as recovery in both novice and elite athletes. How To Perform The Intervals Intense exercise is performed for 20 seconds, followed by 10 seconds of rest. This repeats, without stoppage, for 8 bouts. In order to receive maximum benefit from each interval routine, the athlete must exert a maximum amount of effort. Failure to do so will yield little to no results and wasted time. Try to complete as many repetitions of the required exercise as possible within the allotted 20 seconds. Recovery After The Workout Following the workout, be sure to perform some post-workout activity to enhance recovery. This may include some or all of the following: Slow walk/bike for 10-15 minutes Laying wall shakes Glute ham hang Foam roller or stretching Exercises: Listed Below Bout Time Performance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 20 Sec PUSH UP 10 Sec REST 20 Sec PULL UP 10 Sec REST 20 Sec BODY WEIGHT SQUAT 10 Sec REST 20 Sec SQUAT JUMP 10 Sec REST 20 Sec PUSH UP 10 Sec REST 20 Sec PULL UP 10 Sec REST 20 Sec BODY WEIGHT SQUAT 10 Sec REST 20 Sec SQUAT JUMP 10 Sec REST

Introduction Tabata Intervals For Sport: Jump Rope Tabata intervals are an excellent way to train athletes in a simplistic and efficient manner. Through short and very intense bursts of exercise, athletes will significantly improve both aerobic and anaerobic systems at the same time. This will aid performance as well as recovery in both novice and elite athletes. How To Perform The Intervals Intense exercise is performed for 20 seconds, followed by 10 seconds of rest. This repeats, without stoppage, for 8 bouts. In order to receive maximum benefit from each interval routine, the athlete must exert a maximum amount of effort. Failure to do so will yield little to no results and wasted time. Try to complete as many repetitions of the required exercise as possible within the allotted 20 seconds. Recovery After The Workout Following the workout, be sure to perform some post-workout activity to enhance recovery. This may include some or all of the following: Slow walk/bike for 10-15 minutes Laying wall shakes Glute ham hang Foam roller or stretching Exercise: Jump Rope Bout Time Performance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 20 sec MAX EFFORT 10 sec REST 20 sec MAX EFFORT 10 sec REST 20 sec MAX EFFORT 10 sec REST 20 sec MAX EFFORT 10 sec REST 20 sec MAX EFFORT 10 sec REST 20 sec MAX EFFORT 10 sec REST 20 sec MAX EFFORT 10 sec REST 20 sec MAX EFFORT 10 sec REST

Game Speed Conditioning Field Complete Each Sprint with 60% Effort - Level 1 Set 1 Sprint 5 yards back and forth 3 times Carioca 20 yards back and forth 2 times Backward Shuffle 25 yards Sprint back to Goal Line Backward Shuffle 25 yards Sprint back to Goal Line Sprint forward 5 yards and backpedal 5 yards back and forth 3 times Rest 1:30 Set 2 Shuffle 5 yards back and forth 3 times 5 tuck jumps Sprint 20 yards Sprint back to Goal Line Carioca same leg in front 25 yards back and forth 2 times Sprint forward 5 yards and backpedal 5 yards back and forth 4 times Rest 1:30 Set 3 Sprint forward 5 yards and backpedal 5 yards back and forth 3 times 5 squat jumps Sprint 25 yards Sprint back to Goal Line Carioca same leg behind 20 yards back and forth 2 times Sprint forward 5 yards and backpedal 5 yards back and forth 4 times Rest 1:30 Set 4 Sprint 5 yards back and forth 3 times Carioca 20 yards back and forth 2 times Backward Shuffle 25 yards Sprint back to Goal Line Backward Shuffle 25 yards Sprint back to Goal Line Sprint forward 5 yards and backpedal 5 yards back and forth 3 times

Game Speed Conditioning Field Complete Each Sprint with 100% Effort - Level 4 Set 1 Sprint 5 yards back and forth 3 times Carioca 20 yards back and forth 2 times Backward Shuffle 25 yards Sprint back to Goal Line Backward Shuffle 25 yards Sprint back to Goal Line Sprint forward 5 yards and backpedal 5 yards back and forth 3 times Power skip 50 yards and sprint backwards back to Goal Line Rest 2:00 Set 2 Shuffle 5 yards back and forth 3 times 5 tuck jumps Sprint 20 yards Sprint back to Goal Line Carioca same leg in front 25 yards back and forth 2 times Sprint forward 5 yards and backpedal 5 yards back and forth 4 times 12 split squat jumps Rest 2:00 Set 3 Sprint forward 5 yards and backpedal 5 yards back and forth 3 times 5 squat jumps Sprint 25 yards Sprint back to Goal Line Carioca same leg behind 20 yards back and forth 2 times Sprint forward 5 yards and backpedal 5 yards back and forth 4 times Power skip 40 yards and sprint backwards back to Goal Line Rest 2:00 Set 4 Sprint 5 yards back and forth 3 times Carioca 20 yards back and forth 2 times Backward Shuffle 25 yards Sprint back to Goal Line Backward Shuffle 25 yards Sprint back to Goal Line Sprint forward 5 yards and backpedal 5 yards back and forth 3 times Power skip 40 yards and sprint backwards back to Goal Line

Game Speed Conditioning Field Complete Each Sprint with 100% Effort - Level 5 Set 1 Sprint 5 yards back and forth 3 times Carioca 20 yards back and forth 2 times Backward Shuffle 25 yards Sprint back to Goal Line Backward Shuffle 25 yards Sprint back to Goal Line Sprint forward 5 yards and backpedal 5 yards back and forth 3 times Power skip 50 yards and sprint backwards back to Goal Line Sprint 50 yards back and forth 2 times Rest 2:00 Set 2 Shuffle 5 yards back and forth 3 times 5 tuck jumps Sprint 20 yards Sprint back to Goal Line Carioca same leg in front 25 yards back and forth 2 times Sprint forward 5 yards and backpedal 5 yards back and forth 4 times 12 split squat jumps Sprint 50 yards back and forth 2 times Rest 2:00 Set 3 Sprint forward 5 yards and backpedal 5 yards back and forth 3 times 5 squat jumps Sprint 25 yards Sprint back to Goal Line Carioca same leg behind 20 yards back and forth 2 times Sprint forward 5 yards and backpedal 5 yards back and forth 4 times Power skip 40 yards and sprint backwards back to Goal Line Sprint 50 yards back and forth 2 times Rest 2:00 Set 4 Sprint 5 yards back and forth 3 times Carioca 20 yards back and forth 2 times Backward Shuffle 25 yards Sprint back to Goal Line Backward Shuffle 25 yards Sprint back to Goal Line Sprint forward 5 yards and backpedal 5 yards back and forth 3 times Power skip 40 yards and sprint backwards back to Goal Line Sprint 50 yards back and forth 2 times

Game Speed Conditioning Gym Complete Each Sprint with 60% Effort - Level 1 Set 4 Set 1 Sprint to the foul line back and forth 3 times Carioca to half court back and forth 2 times Backward Shuffle to half court Sprint back to End Line Backward Shuffle to half court Sprint back to End Line Sprint forward to foul line and backpedal back to end line back and forth 3 times Rest 1:30 Set 2 Shuffle to foul line back and forth 3 times 5 tuck jumps Sprint to half court Sprint back to End Line Carioca same leg in front to half court back and forth 2 times Sprint forward to foul line and backpedal back to end line back and forth 3 times Rest 1:30 Set 3 Sprint to the foul line back and forth 3 times 5 squat jumps Sprint to half court Sprint back to End Line Carioca same leg behind to half court back and forth 2 times Sprint forward to foul line and backpedal back to end line back and forth 4 times Rest 1:30 Sprint to the foul line back and forth 3 times Carioca to half court back and forth 2 times Backward Shuffle to half court Sprint back to End Line Backward Shuffle to half court Sprint back to End Line Sprint forward to foul line and backpedal back to end line back and forth 3 times

Game Speed Conditioning Gym Complete Each Sprint with 100% Effort - Level 4 Set 1 Sprint to the foul line back and forth 3 times Carioca to half court back and forth 2 times Backward Shuffle to half court Sprint back to End Line Backward Shuffle to half court Sprint back to End Line Sprint forward to foul line and backpedal back to end line back and forth 3 times Power skip full court and sprint backwards back to End Line Rest 2:00 Set 2 Shuffle to foul line back and forth 3 times 5 tuck jumps Sprint to half court Sprint back to End Line Carioca same leg in front to half court back and forth 2 times Sprint forward to foul line and backpedal back to end line back and forth 4 times 12 split squat jumps Rest 2:00 Set 3 Sprint to the foul line back and forth 3 times 5 squat jumps Sprint to half court Sprint back to End Line Carioca same leg behind to half court back and forth 2 times Sprint forward to foul line and backpedal back to end line back and forth 4 times Power skip full court and sprint backwards back to End Line 2 times Rest 2:00 Set 4 Sprint to the foul line back and forth 3 times Carioca to half court back and forth 2 times Backward Shuffle to half court Sprint back to End Line Backward Shuffle to half court Sprint back to End Line Sprint forward to foul line and backpedal back to end line back and forth 3 times Power skip full court and sprint backwards back to Goal Line 2 times

Game Speed Conditioning Gym Complete Each Sprint with 100% Effort - Level 5 Set 1 Sprint to the foul line back and forth 3 times Carioca to half court back and forth 2 times Backward Shuffle to half court Sprint back to End Line Backward Shuffle to half court Sprint back to End Line Sprint forward to foul line and backpedal back to end line back and forth 3 times Power skip full court and sprint backwards back to End Line Sprint full court back and forth 2 times Rest 2:00 Set 2 Shuffle to foul line back and forth 3 times 5 tuck jumps Sprint to half court Sprint back to End Line Carioca same leg in front to half court back and forth 2 times Sprint forward to foul line and backpedal back to end line back and forth 4 times 12 split squat jumps Sprint full court back and forth 2 times Rest 2:00 Set 3 Sprint to the foul line back and forth 3 times 5 squat jumps Sprint to half court Sprint back to End Line Carioca same leg behind to half court back and forth 2 times Sprint forward to foul line and backpedal back to end line back and forth 4 times Power skip full court and sprint backwards back to End Line 2 times Rest 2:00 Set 4 Sprint to the foul line back and forth 3 times Carioca to half court back and forth 2 times Backward Shuffle to half court Sprint back to End Line Backward Shuffle to half court Sprint back to End Line Sprint forward to foul line and backpedal back to end line back and forth 3 times Power skip full court and sprint backwards back to Goal Line 2 times Sprint full court back and forth 2 times

WEEK 1 Workout 1 8-WEEK CONDITIONING PLAN Complete Each sprint with 100% Effort Set #1 4 Repetitions of 25 Yards 30 Seconds Rest Between Reps 2:00 Minutes Rest Between Sets Set #2 4 Repetitions of 25 Yards 30 Seconds Rest Between Reps 2:00 Minutes Rest Between Sets Set #3 4 Repetitions of 25 Yards 30 Seconds Rest Between Reps Workout 2 Set #1 3 Repetitions of 20 Yards 25 Seconds Rest Between Reps 2:00 Minutes Rest Between Sets Set #2 3 Repetitions of 40 Yards 30 Seconds Rest Between Reps 2:00 Minutes Rest Between Sets Set #3 2 Repetitions of 60 Yards 35 Seconds Rest Between Reps Workout 3 Set #1 5 Repetitions of 90 Yards 45 Seconds Rest Between Reps

WEEK 2 Workout 1 8-WEEK CONDITIONING PLAN Complete Each sprint with 100% Effort Set #1 4 Repetitions of 15 Yards 25 Seconds Rest Between Reps 2:00 Minutes Rest Between Sets Set #2 3 Repetitions of 30 Yards 30 Seconds Rest Between Reps 2:00 Minutes Rest Between Sets Set #3 3 Repetitions of 50 Yards 35 Seconds Rest Between Reps Workout 2 Set #1 3 Repetitions of 50 Yards 35 Seconds Rest Between Reps 2:00 Minutes Rest Between Sets Set #2 3 Repetitions of 100 Yards 45 Seconds Rest Between Reps Workout 3 Set #1 5 Repetitions of 90 Yards 45 Seconds Rest Between Reps

8-WEEK CONDITIONING PLAN Complete Each sprint with 100% Effort WEEK 3 Workout 1 Set #1 3 Repetitions of 20 Yards 25 Seconds Rest Between Reps 2:00 Minutes Rest Between Sets Set #2 4 Repetitions of 30 Yards 30 Seconds Rest Between Reps 2:00 Minutes Rest Between Sets Set #3 5 Repetitions of 50 Yards 35 Seconds Rest Between Reps Workout 2 Set #1 3 Repetitions of 50 Yards 35 Seconds Rest Between Reps 2:00 Minutes Rest Between Sets Set #2 4 Repetitions of 100 Yards 45 Seconds Rest Between Reps

WEEK 4 8-WEEK CONDITIONING PLAN Complete Each sprint with 100% Effort Workout 1 Set #1 6 Repetitions of 25 Yards 30 Seconds Rest Between Reps 2:00 Minutes Rest Between Sets Set #2 6 Repetitions of 25 Yards 30 Seconds Rest Between Reps 2:00 Minutes Rest Between Sets Set #3 6 Repetitions of 25 Yards 30 Seconds Rest Between Reps Workout 2 Set #1 4 Repetitions of 20 Yards 25 Seconds Rest Between Reps 2:00 Minutes Rest Between Sets Set #2 4 Repetitions of 40 Yards 30 Seconds Rest Between Reps 2:00 Minutes Rest Between Sets Set #3 4 Repetitions of 60 Yards 35 Seconds Rest Between Reps Workout 3 Set #1 6 Repetitions of 90 Yards 45 Seconds Rest Between Reps

WEEK 5 Workout 1 8-WEEK CONDITIONING PLAN Complete Each sprint with 100% Effort Set #1 6 Repetitions of 15 Yards 25 Seconds Rest Between Reps 2:00 Minutes Rest Between Sets Set #2 5 Repetitions of 30 Yards 30 Seconds Rest Between Reps 2:00 Minutes Rest Between Sets Set #3 5 Repetitions of 50 Yards 35 Seconds Rest Between Reps Workout 2 Set #1 4 Repetitions of 20 Yards 25 Seconds Rest Between Reps 2:00 Minutes Rest Between Sets Set #2 4 Repetitions of 40 Yards 30 Seconds Rest Between Reps 2:00 Minutes Rest Between Sets Set #3 4 Repetitions of 60 Yards 35 Seconds Rest Between Reps Workout 3 Set #1 7 Repetitions of 90 Yards 45 Seconds Rest Between Reps

8-WEEK CONDITIONING PLAN Complete Each sprint with 100% Effort WEEK 6 Workout 1 Set #1 7 Repetitions of 25 Yards 30 Seconds Rest Between Reps 2:00 Minutes Rest Between Sets Workout 3 Set #1 5 Repetitions of 50 Yards 35 Seconds Rest Between Reps 2:00 Minutes Rest Between Sets Set #2 7 Repetitions of 25 Yards 30 Seconds Rest Between Reps 2:00 Minutes Rest Between Sets Set #2 5 Repetitions of 100 Yards 45 Seconds Rest Between Reps Set #3 7 Repetitions of 25 Yards 30 Seconds Rest Between Reps Workout 2 Set #1 5 Repetitions of 20 Yards 25 Seconds Rest Between Reps 2:00 Minutes Rest Between Sets Set #2 5 Repetitions of 40 Yards 30 Seconds Rest Between Reps 2:00 Minutes Rest Between Sets Set #3 5 Repetitions of 60 Yards 35 Seconds Rest Between Reps

8-WEEK CONDITIONING PLAN Complete Each sprint with 100% Effort WEEK 7 Workout 1 Set #1 6 Repetitions of 15 Yards 25 Seconds Rest Between Reps 2:00 Minutes Rest Between Sets Workout 3 Set #1 8 Repetitions of 90 Yards 45 Seconds Rest Between Reps Set #2 6 Repetitions of 30 Yards 30 Seconds Rest Between Reps 2:00 Minutes Rest Between Sets Set #3 5 Repetitions of 50 Yards 35 Seconds Rest Between Reps Workout 2 Set #1 8 Repetitions of 25 Yards 30 Seconds Rest Between Reps 2:00 Minutes Rest Between Sets Set #2 8 Repetitions of 25 Yards 30 Seconds Rest Between Reps 2:00 Minutes Rest Between Sets Set #3 8 Repetitions of 25 Yards 30 Seconds Rest Between Reps

WEEK 8 Workout 1 8-WEEK CONDITIONING PLAN Complete Each sprint with 100% Effort Set #1 6 Repetitions of 20 Yards 25 Seconds Rest Between Reps 2:00 Minutes Rest Between Sets Workout 3 Set #1 5 Repetitions of 50 Yards 35 Seconds Rest Between Reps 2:00 Minutes Rest Between Sets Set #2 6 Repetitions of 40 Yards 30 Seconds Rest Between Reps Set #2 5 Repetitions of 100 Yards 45 Seconds Rest Between Reps 2:00 Minutes Rest Between Sets Set #3 6 Repetitions of 60 Yards 35 Seconds Rest Between Reps Workout 2 Set #1 8 Repetitions of 25 Yards 30 Seconds Rest Between Reps 2:00 Minutes Rest Between Sets Set #2 8 Repetitions of 25 Yards 30 Seconds Rest Between Reps 2:00 Minutes Rest Between Sets Set #3 8 Repetitions of 25 Yards 30 Seconds Rest Between Reps

Workout 1 1.) Walk Every Third Stair Stadium Step Workouts 4.) Walk Backwards Every Other Stair 2.) Cross-Over Steps Face Left & Right Assume a squatting stance 5.) Double Leg Hops Every Other Stair Keeps legs slightly bent 3.) Internal Steps Face Left & Right Assume a squatting stance

Workout 2 1.) Walk Every Third Stair Stadium Step Workouts 4.) Internal Steps Face Left & Right Assume a squatting stance 2.) Double Leg Hops Every Stair Keeps legs slightly bent 5.) Squatting Double Leg Hops Every Stair 3.) Cross-Over Steps Face Left & Right Assume a squatting stance

Workout 3 1.) Walk Every Third Stair Stadium Step Workouts 4.) Single Leg Hops Left & Right Leg slightly bent 2.) Cross-Over Steps Face Left & Right Assume a squatting stance 5.) Squatting Double Leg Hops Every Stair 3.) Internal Steps Face Left & Right Assume a squatting stance

Workout 4 1.) Walk Every Third Stair Stadium Step Workouts 4.) Internal Single Leg Hops Left & Right Leg slightly bent 2.) Cross-Over Steps Face Left & Right Assume a squatting stance 5.) External Single Leg Hops Left & Right Leg slightly bent 3.) Internal Steps Face Left & Right Assume a squatting stance

Workout 5 1.) Walk Every Third Stair Stadium Step Workouts 4.) Internal Single Leg Hops Left & Right Leg slightly bent 2.) Backward Single Leg Hops Left & Right Leg slightly bent 5.) External Single Leg Hops Left & Right Leg slightly bent 3.) Walking Backward Upward

POST-WORKOUT RECOVERY Post workout recovery is a beneficial and often overlooked portion of the training session. The post workout recovery movements/exercises essentially serve two primary purposes. First, they help to rid the body of lactic acid and other exercise metabolites. Second, they help teach the muscles to relax in order to naturally enhance the healing process. Static stretching (holding positions for at least 30 seconds) should be done after the workout for maximum effectiveness, and to minimize the negative effects of stretching on muscle strength and power performance. Foam rolling is an excellent method used to relax and message the muscles.

1) Laying Wall Shakes 30 45 Seconds Each Leg Post Workout Recovery Choose between 2 and 5 of the following. 4) Isometric Split 30 45 Seconds Each Leg 2) Isometric Chest Hold 30 45 Seconds 5) Glute Ham Hang 2 Minutes 3) Hang Twist 30 45 Seconds 6) Laying Relaxation 2 Minutes

Foam Roller 1) Glutes 20-30 seconds continuously slow rolling 5) Quadriceps 20-30 seconds continuously slow rolling 2) Hamstrings 20-30 seconds continuously slow rolling 3) Proximal Calf 20-30 seconds continuously slow rolling 4) Iliotibial Band (I.T. Band) 20-30 seconds continuously slow rolling

Foam Roller 6) Vastus Medialus and Adductors 20-30 seconds continuously slow rolling 10) Erector Spinae and Trapezius 20-30 seconds continuously slow rolling 11) Erector Spinae and Trapezius 20-30 seconds continuously slow rolling 7) Lats and Trapezius 20-30 seconds continuously slow rolling 8) Lower Back and Multifidus 20-30 seconds continuously slow rolling 9) Erector Spinae and Trapezius 20-30 seconds continuously slow rolling

Self-Stretching 1) Standing Toe-Touch - 20-30 Seconds 5) Wide Leg Reach Left 20-30 Seconds 2) Leg Cross-Over Each Leg 20-30 Seconds 6) Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch Each Leg 20-30 Seconds 3) Wide Leg Reach Right 20-30 Seconds 7) Kneeling Hamstring Stretch Each Leg 20-30 Seconds 4) Wide Leg Middle Reach 20-30 Seconds

Self-Stretching 8) Hamstring Stretch Each Leg - 20-30 Seconds 12) Laying Knee Pull To Chest 20-30 Seconds 9) Laying Glute/Hamstring Stretch Each Leg 20-30 Seconds 13) Laying Abductor/Back Stretch Each Leg 20-30 Seconds 10) Laying Adductor/Hamstring Stretch Each Leg 20-30 Seconds 14) Cross-Leg Groin Stretch Each Leg 20-30 Seconds 11) Laying Glute Stretch Each Leg 20-30 Seconds

RESTORATIVE SHOWER TAKE 2 SHOWER HEADS AND FACE THEM TOWARDS EACH OTHER IF AVALIABLE. TURN THEM BOTH ON TO VERY COLD. TAKE 2 MORE SHOWER HEADS AND FACE THEM TOWARDS EACH OTHER TURN THEM ON TO VERY WARM. ----------------------------------------------------- STAND UNDER THE COLD For 60 Seconds focusing on one body part. (Legs, Chest, or Shoulders) STAND UNDER THE WARM For 60 Seconds focusing on the same body part. ------------------------------------------------------ REPEAT CYCLE FOR A TOTAL OF 6 TIMES PER SESSION. DO THIS ONLY 2 TIMES PER WEEK PER BODY MAJOR PART. THIS CAN BE USED POST PRACTICE OR WORKOUT.

NUTRITION Proper nutrition is critical for health and sports performance. Without the correct nutrients, the body will not adapt to training, and performance will not improve. A coach may use the finest training program in existence, but unless his or her athletes are eating properly, the program will be of little benefit. The following articles may help you to gain a better understanding of just what it takes to properly fuel athletes. XL Athlete Nutrition Article Links: Benefits of a High Protein Diet Milk as a Post-Workout and Post-Game Recovery Aid Muscle-Building Protein Requirements Post Workout Nutrition For The High School Athlete

Food Charts Name Date Bodyweight Breakfast Post-Workout or Snack Time Food Consumed Amount Notes Time Food Consumed Amount Notes Post-Workout or Snack Time Food Consumed Amount Notes Lunch Time Food Consumed Amount Notes Post-Workout or Snack Time Food Consumed Amount Notes Workout or Practice 1 Time Type Duration Difficulty Level 1-easy 2-average 3-hard 4-maximum Workout or Practice 2 Time Type Duration Difficulty Level 1-easy 2-average 3-hard 4-maximum Workout or Practice 3 Time Type Duration Difficulty Level 1-easy 2-average 3-hard 4-maximum Workout or Practice 4 Time Type Duration Difficulty Level 1-easy 2-average 3-hard 4-maximum Dinner Time Food Consumed Amount Notes

Post-Workout Nutrition For The High School Athlete Every athlete wants to gain a leg up on the competition and high school athletes are no different. Supplements and recovery drinks are popping up everywhere, and so are people s theories about them. Many high school athletes have access to, and utilize, such supplements as recovery drinks. Many high school administrators are fearful of any substance that could be involved in any form of litigation and are hesitant to see them in a school setting. The NSCA standard 9.1 states that strength and conditioning professional must not prescribe supplements that are harmful or illegal to athletes, and only recommend or provide those that have been scientifically proven to be beneficial. (1) Depending on your state, coaching bylaws the process of providing or recommending supplements may or may not be appropriate. In addition to the NSCA and State guidelines, high school coaches have school administration policies to follow as well. A high school coach views a protein recovery drink with no creatine as relatively safe; the school administration may see it as potentially harmful as it is considered a supplement. Several studies have focused on the importance of recovery nutrition and maximal protein uptake timing. Ready to drink protein shakes are an example of an immediate nutrition, however high school cafeteria items may provide the same results. Research has found that an excellent recovery drink may be as simple as a childhood favorite. Chocolate milk contains an optimal carbohydrate to protein ratio, which is critical for helping refuel tired muscles after strenuous exercise and can enable athletes to exercise at a high intensity during subsequent workouts. (2) These findings suggest that with all the products available on the market that regular chocolate milk may actually be better for athletes for recovery from glycogen-depleting exercise. This information most certainly surprised coaches and athletes. A larger double blind, placebo-controlled study (3) investigated the effects of a 10 week strength training program and recovery drinks. Their study used a commercial recovery drink that contained creatine, whey protein, amino acids, and carbohydrates for the supplement group and a carbohydrate only drink in the control group. Their findings saw little to no difference in the two, however a trend to higher fat free mass gain in the commercial drink was noted that warrants further research. In addition to these findings it was noted that no improvements were recorded in 1-RM bench press, and leg press, muscular endurance, or anaerobic power.

Post-Workout Nutrition For The High School Athlete These findings suggest that it may not be quite as important as to what recovery drink is being ingested but rather the timing of the recovery drink as both groups were given their drinks immediately after training. Protein supplementation is effective at promoting increases in fat free mass and muscle endurance during the initial stages of a resistance training program (4). This finding pertains specifically to whey protein and casein protein, both ingredients in recovery drinks. Additional research (5) found whey protein plus creatine increased fat free mass more then a control group but noted a limitation in the study as there was no dietary analysis to determine protein intakes before or after the supplements were given. It is agreed that athletes need to refuel their bodies after exercise to replenish, repair, and grow properly. In the high school community this can become tricky with so many layers of administration and uncertainty. However, the above information lets us look at a high school friendly alternative to post workout recovery nutrition. After reading the results of these studies I visited our high school cafeteria and recorded the nutritional information of a carton of chocolate milk and a single serving of a Smuckers Uncrustable peanut butter and jelly sandwich. One serving of fat free chocolate milk contained 140 cal, 27g Carb, and 8g Protein. One serving of peanut butter and jelly sandwich contained 320 cal, 33g Carb, 9g of Protein, and 16g of Fat. The totals for this recovery meal are 460 cal, 60g Carb, 17g protein, 16g Fat, and cost a grand total of $1.20. Other then the possibility of a nut allergy*, I can see absolutely no interference on behalf of any national, state, or school administration policies with the practice of recommending this nutritional meal as a means of recovery as well as a source of weight gain by eating this meal between classes. The other additional bonus is that our lunch room carries this food on its ala carte line so it is readily available any time the ala carte line is open. Our school day is over at 2:20 and our after school training program runs from 3:00 4:15. Many of our athletes are stopping by the ala carte line and buying 2 of each, they have a snack prior to training and then another immediately after our training session. This provides 920 cal, 120g Carb, 34g Protein, and 32g Fat for $2.40. This money comes from their school lunch accounts.

Post-Workout Nutrition For The High School Athlete Obviously some recovery options work better then others depending on the situation you are in. Athletes need to be educated about the importance of post exercise recovery nutrition and this may be a healthy safe alternative to recovery drinks. *Nut allergy alternative may include substituting 3oz serving of Tuna which contains approximately 150 calories and 25 grams protein. References 1. NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines: Standard (9.1) Supplements, Ergogenic Aids and Drugs. 2. Barclay, L. Chocolate Milk May Improve Recovery After Exercise. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. Volume 16, 78-91, 2006. 4. Kerksick, C., Rasmussen, C., Lancaster, S., Magu, B., Smith, P., Melton, C., Greenwood, M., Almada, A., Earnest, C., and Kreider, R. The Effects of Protein and Amino Acid Suppplementation on Performance and Training Adaptations During Ten Weeks of Resistance Training. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 20(3), 643-647, 2006. 5. Coburn, J., Housch, D., Housh, T., Malek, M., Beck, T., Cramer, J., Johnson, G., and Donlin, P. Effects of Leucine and Whey Protein Supplementation During Eight Weeks of Unilateral Resistance Training. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 20(2), 284-291, 2006. Author: Ryan Johnson Head Strength Coach Wayzata High School 3. Chromiak, J., Smedley, B., Carpenter, W., Brown, R., Koh, Y., Lamberth, J., Joe, L., Abadie, B., and Altorfer, G. Effect of a 10-week Strength Training Program and Recovery Drink on Body Composition, Muscular Strength and Endurance, and Anaerobic Power and Capacity. Nutrition 20:420-427, 2004.

Benefits of a High Protein Diet High protein diets have become popular for weight loss in the past decade or so. What many people fail to realize is that bodybuilders and recreational weight lifters have been touting their benefits for years. High protein diets typically call for about 30% of your daily caloric intake from protein. Depending on the diet the other 70% of your calories may come from primarily carbohydrates, fats, or a combination of the two. Three Primary Benefits Supplies the amino acids your body needs to build muscle. Since muscle is made up largely of protein, it makes sense that you need protein to build additional muscle. As the muscle fibers tear during weight lifting or other exercise, the body must repair these torn fibers with the amino acids which make-up protein. By repairing these muscle fibers you not only build bigger and stronger muscle, but also increase your metabolic rate, which helps to keep off fat. The calories in protein replace calories from other sources. A meal high in protein tends to make you feel full faster and for longer than a meal of primarily carbohydrates. This prevents you from eating as many calories as you normally would if you were consuming a lower protein diet without feeling hungry. Protein takes more energy to digest and convert to energy than carbs or fats. Converting 1 gram of protein to energy that your body can use requires a lot of energy in itself. This is known as the Thermic Effect. The Thermic Effect is much higher for protein than it is for either fat or carbs. So when we consume 100 calories from protein the net result is actually much less than that. Summary High protein diets are safe for nearly everyone, except those with kidney or liver problems, or those with gout. If you are unsure of the safety of high protein diets for your particular situation, check with your doctor before making any dietary changes. Keep in mind that high-protein diets are not magical, but they do offer some distinct benefits over low-protein diets. High protein diets typically call for around 30% of your caloric intake from protein. Going beyond this number will likely not help you to gain more muscle, but it may help to accelerate your fat loss slightly. It is important to remember that there are other nutrients that are crucial to consume. Things like vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and essential fatty acids need to be consumed daily. Make sure not to take your protein intake so high that you are not taking-in ample amounts of these and other nutrients. AUTHOR: Tony Schwartz Athletic Muscle Website

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